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Classic French Films Resurfaced for Lumière Festival
13 Oct
Summary
- Jean Renoir's first film, 'Une vie sans joie', from 1924 is restored.
- Restored 'Girl on the Third Floor' honors late actress Marina Vlady.
- Rare Jean-Paul Belmondo comedy 'Tender Scoundrel' is now available.
The Lumière Festival's Classic Film Market will feature an array of newly restored classic French cinema from Les Films du Jeudi. The lineup includes "Une vie sans joie" (1924), identified as Jean Renoir's debut film, which has undergone a 4K restoration. This restored version is slated for a DVD/Blu-ray release and theatrical screenings in 2027.
Further highlights include Raymond Lamy's "Miroir" (1946), honoring Jean Gabin on the 50th anniversary of his death. Pierre Gaspard-Huit's 1954 crime drama "Sophie et le crime" ("Girl on the Third Floor"), starring a young Marina Vlady, has been restored as a tribute to the actress who passed away on September 24.
Completing the collection is Jean Becker's 1965 comedy "Tendre voyou" ("Tender Scoundrel"), featuring Jean-Paul Belmondo in one of his less recognized roles. This release aligns with the ongoing Belmondo retrospective at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. Les Films du Jeudi manages a catalog of over 400 films.
